COLD CASE HOMICIDE: MANUEL RAMIREZ (2014)

Victim: Manuel Ramirez, 41-year-old male

Date of Incident: April 22, 2014

Location: 3115 New Castle Ave. New Castle, DE 19720

Community: Mobile Home Village Trailer Park

Investigation Details:

On April 22, 2014, at approximately 7:09 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at the Mobile Home Village Trailer Park, located at 3115 New Castle Avenue in New Castle.

Upon arrival, they located Manuel Ramirez lying on the ground. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-395-8110 or email: Coldcase@Newcastlede.gov

The victims and families of our unsolved cases are not forgotten. Ongoing efforts by the New Castle County Division of Police and the Criminal Investigations Unit’s Cold Case Unit are being made to resolve each case. Additionally, if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)395-8000.

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SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN CONCORD BRIDGE PLACE

(Newark, DE 19702) On Monday, April 20, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to Christiana Hospital for a report of a walk-in gunshot victim.

Upon arrival, officers contacted a 30-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was in critical condition and immediately received medical care from hospital personnel.

Officers determined the shooting may have occurred on Concord Bridge Place within the Centennial Village Townhouses community. They immediately responded to the area and located the scene in the 500 block of Concord Bridge Place.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit were notified, responded to the scene, and assumed the investigation.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Cevallos at (302) 395-8129 or Gino.Cevallos@newcastlede.gov You may also contact the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800. Tips may remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or submitting a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

DO YOU RECOGNIZE THESE FRAUD SUSPECTS?

(Newark, DE. 19713) On Sunday, April 19, 2026, officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Coopers Place community for a reported fraud investigation.

During the investigation, officers learned that the victim’s credit card had been used at local grocery stores in Newark and Middletown to purchase gift cards. Surveillance footage was later obtained showing two suspects using the victim’s credit card to make these unauthorized purchases.

If you recognize these individuals or have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Officer Francis at Christian.Francis@newcastlede.gov or call the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency line at (302) 573-2800.

You may also submit tips anonymously by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visiting their website at delawarecrimestoppers.com, or sending a message via Facebook to the New Castle County Division of Police.